NOC Independent Living Skills (ILS) Specialist

Wage band range $18.00 to $25.00 per hour; however, it is ultimately determined by contract obligations, the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. Full time night shift roles are eligible for a night shift pay differential.

Steppings Stones is a transitional housing program providing transitional-age youth a safe, stable, homelike environment. Stepping Stones participants can access case management, support services, activities, and resources that teach and train life skills/executive functioning for sustainable independent living. Under the direction of the Stepping Stones Program Supervisor, the NOC Independent Living Skills (ILS) Specialist is responsible for safeguarding the facility and ensuring the safety of Stepping Stones Participants while carrying out the mission of Casa Pacifica. The NOC ILS Specialist provides support, encouragement and leadership to the emerging adults that will be residing in the Stepping Stones Transitional Living Houses.  The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, will empower the participants to learn, develop, and adopt healthy life skills and establish routine and accountability to grow and develop as good citizens and independent thinkers.  The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, helps to facilitate a positive living and learning environment.

We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrated by typical activities):

• Welcomes and interacts with emerging adults ages 18 up to 25, who will be residing in the transitional living homes, both single individuals and those with children.
• Acts as a role model with regards to policies, conduct and tolerance of personal differences; engaging in relational repair as needed.
• Provide a home-like atmosphere while also ensuring programmatic expectations. The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, will encourage responsibility, empowerment, and model a kind and caring approach.
• The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, will be able to hold residents accountable for their behavior, enforce program rules and expectations, and assist residents in creating an environment of cooperation and respect.
• The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, may have to mediate resident conflicts, utilizing and adjusting the Shared Living Agreement.
• The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, will work with TYS staff to report any participant safety concerns.
• The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, will be able to engage the residents to establish and build rapport through a strength-based approach. The ILS SPECIALIST, Per-Diem will support the residents in carrying out individual goals on their Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP) and Shared Living Agreement.
• Will record campus nightly observations, incidents, and safety in the ILS Shift Report.
• NOC ILS SPECIALIST will be able to suggest and help residents fine-tune appropriate living skills to aid positive peer interactions, parenting skills, self-care skills etc.
• The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, may need to utilize crisis intervention techniques or call the necessary mental health or law enforcement personal. The ILS SPECIALIST, Per-Diem also fills out incident reports as needed.
• Completes all documentation as needed (i.e. incident reports, mandated abuse reports, shift reports).
• Facilitates walk through of the buildings and grounds of campus, and reports and acts on any suspicious activity.
• Sounds alarm and/or notifies law enforcement and first responders by telephone.
• NOC ILS SPECIALIST will provide “in the moment” life coaching as needed to support the TILP (ILP meeting), created by the participant and team.  The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, will give feedback as part of the team approach to support the growth and independent skills of the resident.
• NOC ILS SPECIALIST will be responsible for collecting and tracking all necessary logs and pertinent CCL requirements (including safety checklists).
• The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, will assist the residents in learning basic life-skills including: cooking, cleaning, laundry, fiscal responsibility, locating natural resources, and other pertinent needs that relate to independent growth and self-reliance.
• The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, will be responsible for the upkeep and reporting any maintenance or facility issues to the appropriate personnel. Additionally, The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, is responsible for inventory of supplies and restocking when needed.
• The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, will have open and collaborative communication with all TYS staff members such as Program Supervisor, Clinicians, Transitional Facilitators.
• Assists authorized persons with entry and access to facility during visiting hours and ensures guests adhere to agency Visitor Policy. Assists participants with entry and access to buildings after hours. .
• Provide Transportation for youth throughout the night if needed.
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to personnel, operations, and clients.
• Must be able to think ahead and address issues before they arise – Preventive system of care.
• Perform other duties as required. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:    

• High School education, Bachelor’s degree desired, at least 4 years of direct service work experience with severally emotionally disturbed (SED) youth and emerging adults ages 14-24 is highly desirable
• Previously been employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or Transitional Housing Program for 1 year, and/or prior experience working with emerging adults.
• Relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice system as a consumer, mentor, family member, caregiver, or other relevant experience as determined by the department.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Motivational Interviewing Certification
• Life Space Crisis Intervention or other Crisis Prevention/Intervention course completion

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have a strong understanding of adolescent development, behavior management and group process.
• Valid California Driver’s License with excellent driving record. Any changes that occurs on your driving record must be reported immediately to your supervisor.
• Able to think flexibly and “work in the grey.”

Parenting Skills: Experience with infants/toddlers and has parenting skills or willing to learn and model these skills.               

Language Skills: Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish). Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and Maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, and ratios.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to utilize rational decision making that is based on the best interest of transitional-age youth and the population we serve.

WHAT WE OFFER 
Casa Pacifica strongly believes in providing our employees with a comprehensive and competitive total benefits package that will support them across the many needs that arise in life. In addition to the salary information listed above, employees within this position will also be eligible for the following:

• Comprehensive Benefits package,
• 401k auto enrollment at 3% with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service
• 9 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
• Flexible Spending and Dependent care programs
• Excellent Training opportunities – including opportunities for CEUs
• Education/Tuition Assistance programs
• Group Discount Pet Insurance
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7, 365 days a year
  • 4 face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e.,
    • Stress, Anxiety, Depression
    • Life transitions
    • Grief and Loss
    • Divorce
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Substance Abuse
    • Work-Life Counseling
    • Free Legal and Financial Consultations
    • Identity Theft Recovery Services

Casa Pacifica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.

Salary : $18 - $25